Prof. Prof. Ruth Oniang'o

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 151 to 157 of 157.

• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I hoped that the Minister would be here because I do not know whether the copy of the written answer that I was given was meant for me or not. This is because my name is mis-spelt. Secondly, the answer seems to have been worked on from a desk without anybody visiting the slum areas to see how the people of Nairobi live. Thirdly, a zero is missing. If you look at the population of Nairobi of nearly four million, you will find that about 50 per cent live in sub-standard houses. That is ... view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said that I was happy that the Minister for Local Government is here. That gives me the impression that he did not really read this answer before he signed it. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, to me, it does not matter under which Ministry this Question falls. The fact of the matter is that living conditions in Nairobi continue to deteriorate for many Nairobians. Could the Minister, and his colleague, promise to bring a Sessional Paper on the upgrading of the standards of living for more than 2 million Nairobians? view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. We keep on hearing of slum upgrading projects and the so-called "mercenaries" coming to upgrade houses. We would like the Government to take this issue very seriously. We would like to see a Sessional Paper, so that all of us can contribute. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this April 19, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 537 chance. First of all, let me start my contribution by thanking my M.P., Mr. Oparanya, for bringing this Motion before the House. This Motion would not be necessary if the Minister for Agriculture had done his job. I brought the Sugar Act (Amendment) Bill, 2001 before this House to amend the Sugar Act so that it benefits the farmers. Through negotiation, I handed over the Bill to the Minister because its implications were such that I, as a Private Member, could not implement ... view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Sugar is food and it is not good for a few corrupt individuals, who do not even grow the crop, to fleece the farmers of what they are entitled to. Most poor people, and right now, about 70 per cent of Kenyans live below the poverty line, derive their energy from sugar. This is the cheapest source of energy for such people. Wait until we say that there is no sugar and you will see how people will run around because, for them, it is real food. Those of us who can afford can get energy from other foods. However, ... view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I wish to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Minister in charge of Internal Security. I do not know what is in the air because there are so many women and young kids who are being raped. I am referring to the incident which happened over the weekend at Kangubiri Secondary School, where children were attacked and some of them were raped. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the school environment is supposed to be safe and secure for our children. I would like to be given a Ministerial Statement from the Minister in charge of ... view